[Fictionary] GLIMA ballot

J-J Cote jjcote at alum.mit.edu
Fri Jan 27 14:38:51 EST 2012


Here they are, the correct definition of "glima" and seven impostors.  
Vote strongly for one, weakly for a second, and express your disdain or 
admiration for the remainder by the end of the month, and we'll crown 
another winner!

Jean-Joseph
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glima - n. - The Carolina glowworm, _Glima noctiluca _.
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_glima - n. - An iridescent sheen emanating from certain jellyfish.

glima - n. - A thin film of oil floating on the surface of a body of water.

glima - n. - The aureola typically shown surrounding the image of a 
bodhisattva in Tibetan art.

glima - n. - The Icelandic national style of folk wrestling, which was a 
demonstration sport at the 1912 Summer Olympics.

glima - n. - A disease endemic to Syria and transmitted by gnats, 
characterized by red spots and a fever typically lasting four days.

glima - n. - A mining technique, used as a humane alternative to 
blasting, in which popcorn kernels are injected into a fissure, popped 
by means of hot oil, and then removed by ants.

glima - n. (Pittsburgh dialect, fr. "glimmer") - 1. The appearance of 
the Pittsburgh skyline at night, as seen from a speeding roller-coaster; 
2. The appearance of any brightly-lit portion of the world, when drunk.

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